I have used so many of your videos to help with minor to not so minor repairs on my 2011 sonata. They are very well done - clear and complete. Thanks for what you do.
I did what you said to change light bulbs as the drivers side was burned out. So I changed the headlight bulbs on both sides, passenger and drivers side. I did NOT change the bulb, wore gloves. .... So simple. I got to practice taking the bulb out and putting it back in a few times with turning on the lights to check to see if they work. Thank you for your clear directions and excellent views of what I would see. I asked the auto place to see what they would charge me, $60 and it would take them an hour. .... I said no thank you and did it myself. Time; 30 minutes or so because the one on the drivers side was a little more challenging but worth it. Awesome instructions. Thank you!!!!!!! :)
Thanks. I was pushing on the clip as you show, but nothing was happening. Your video confirmed that I was doing the right thing, I just needed to do it "more." And, what in the world is with the videos that show people practically taking the entire car apart? This is the best one I've seen.
Thanks Richard! My headlight went out on a long, rainy road trip down I-90 last night. I safely arrived at my destination and looked up your video. I was able to get new bulbs this morning and replacement was a breeze! What a huge relief...
Thanks Richard! I just changed the head light bulb all by myself after watching your video. My husband didn't think I could do it because he said he struggled quite a bit with it the first time he changed it and when I was done in less than 10 minutes he couldn't believe it. The video made all the difference in the world, he should have watched your video the first time around. Thanks again!
Thank you so much!! The manual is so confusing. You made replacing the bulb so easy. The manual didn't say anything about the clip holding the bulb in place and I had no idea what to do with it. Thanks to your easy to understand video, I replaced my bulb in seconds!!!
You are most welcome. I am glad to know I could help you. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
Thank you very much for explaining and showing how to get the clip off. I watched other videos that did not explain very well. I took my car to a shop and they said I would need to take the headlight out. I knew that was wrong. So I came home and found your video. Within 10 mins I replaced both low beams! Thanks again!
Great video and great advice on how to handle the bulb and clean one. It's also nice to watch a video where the camera isn't shaking all over the place. I rarely drive at night anymore and didn't even know I had a burned out bulb until I took my 2013 Sonata to a dealership today for a factory safety recall. They wanted $95 to replace it. I have never replaced a headlamp on this car before and was worried that it might be difficult. However, your video provides excellent step-by-step instructions on how to do it. Also, good advice about replacing the bulbs on a regular basis. I did notice the last time I drove at night that the headlights seemed a lot dimmer than they should be. So, I'll be replacing them on a regular basis from now on instead of waiting until they burn out. Thanks so much.
Perfect! The 2011 Sonata is called the i45 here in Australia, but this video has helped me a lot. I'm now confident to replace the bulb after having practised using the old burnt out bulb few times.
Just wanted to say a quick, 'Thanks!'. You simplified my life. I saw those little wire clasps inside there and the first thing I did was went for my Philips screwdriver! Glad I jumped online and found your video.
Thank you so much for this video. My wife has a 2012 Sonata and I changed the driver's side light bulb once but didn't do it too well because of the clip they use. Someone from an auto parts store fixed it in a minute. Now that the passenger side light needed replacing I searched for a video and yours is by far the best. It definitely helps to see the clip, know if it's vertical or horizontal and how it works. The first time it took me forever to do it and still be wrong and this time it took less than a minute. I had to write and tell you - nice job and thank you.
Thanks ... took me under 4 minutes to change on the driver's side outter low beam light. I couldn't see in that part of the compartment well with the battery obstructing the view inside ... but because of your video I had a great idea of how everything was situated and did it by feel. No Problem!
This video is the best of them all. Pay close attention at 5:58 (passenger side), 9:43 (driver side), and 11:37 (passenger side) where he shows you how to move the clip out of the way. Every other DIY video on this subject glosses over this like it's nothing, but it's really the key to doing this easily, without seeing what you are doing.
Thank you and you are right, if you do not get that clip in correctly you will not be able to get the bulb installed correctly it is KEY. All the best.
My wife is working all day and taking night classes all week so I only had access to her car during daylight yesterday afternoon. Auto place was closed, sp ordered bulbs from Amazon. But my wife was still nervous about not having a light until Wednesday due to all her night driving. So popped open her hood and switched the burnt out bulb for the highbeam bulb and was her hero. Thanks for the video, I didn't know it was the same bulb, now she thinks I am so smart. 😀
Thank You Richard! with your help I changed the front headlamp I did not have isotropic alcohol to get rid of my finger marks but opened up my superior quality of Crown Royal Canadian Whisky and it worked like a charm
Great video! Helped me save $100 by ordering H7 bulbs on amazon prime and installing them myself just 10 mins ago. Easy as cake, thank you for taking the time to make the video!
Thank you went to see if I could get mine done was told it may be 100 dollars because the bumper may have to be taken off. Don't these people know about RUclips. Went to car found all the compartments. It saddens me and hurt me when people make me question my loyalty. I brought the bulb just needed it replaced. I'm sure that as in my city there are mechanics outside auto part stores that will do these things much cheaper than the shops
Thank you so much! I watched other videos and this was by far the best and easiest to follow! I just moved to another state and my "fix all" person (Dad) isn't here! Head light bulb change SUCCESS!!
Thank you so much for the video! Your instruction was excellent! I watched the video this morning and bought a set of bulbs after work. Within 5 minutes I had replaced the bulbs. My service center had wanted $69.00. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for this video. You were very clear and thorough in your explanation. My teenager and I fixed the headlight in her car. It took us a little bit but there is nothing like the sense of accomplishment, saving some money AND this year I authored a book promoting raising independent young adults (Please Don't Come Home (Except for a Visit))...knowing basic car maintenance definitely falls into this category. Normally, hubby does these type of things but he is traveling and I didn't want her to be unsafe. Thank you. Thank you!
You are most welcome. I am very glad to here I could help you and your daughter do this and be safe. I aspire to raise my child following the same philosophy. Thanks for watching and good luck with your book.
Thank you thank you! I have always had boyfriends or guy friends do work on my car or paid someone to do it. But this video made it SO EASY and I did it by myself for $15 in like 10 minutes. I feel so accomplished haha! Thanks :)
Great video - the best of the several I've seen so far! Just changed a low light bulb on my 2006 Sonata GLS yesterday and the process was pretty much as shown here. The bulb seat is a little different but the spring assembly and connectors are pretty much the same.
Thank you for a clear, quality video on how to perform this repair. I look forward to fixing my wife's headlamp tomorrow. The dealership won't be getting my $60!! Thanks again.
This is so well taught & easy to learn but on my 2010 Hyundai sonata my battery is so close between the headlights that my hands can't fit through like yours did. I think I might need professional help at this point. But I learned from you. Thanks!
I must admit I only watched part of the video, but it meant I was able to see what to do with the clip which holds the bulb in place. Thank you for such a clear view and explanation! I now have two new headlight bulbs fitted into my Hyundai Trajet (which uses the same clip mechanism as the Sonata) :-)
Thank you for the detailed directions. I just changed the bulbs on my 2013 Sonata and it went well. I put bulb grease on the bulb contacts since Autozone recommended it. I went with the higher end bulbs and paid $54 for two. Update: Found the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra's on Amazon for $18.99 (pack of two).
Thanks for the video, especially the details regarding the spring-loaded clips. Changed the low-beam bulbs on my 2011 Sonata just now...took only a few minutes.
@Christal M I don't own a Hyundai genesis coup 2014 so I can't really comment. You could take a look at your headlight assemblies and see if they work the same way by removing the covers and having a look. Thanks.
Hi I need to change the little yellow light bulbs but I cannot get to them even though you show how to tire the front tires to the opposite side of the light you are changing, I even bought a new set of screw divers so I could get a small to be able to get under the side were the tire seats under. I could not remove the screw. Do you have any other suggestion please. And thank you
Just thought I would point out that a car as old as 2002 uses the same bulbs and wire attachment. So your instructions are most likely good from 2002 (maybe even a bit older?) up to current Sonata models. I appreciate the bulbs you pointed out. For some reason I did NOT see that bulb when searching. I had to order a bulb tonight for a burned out bulb. I got 2 bulbs for $23 which was still cheaper than the local repair shop. But I'll buy a couple of your referenced bulbs for spares and throw them into the spare tire well for future needs.
Thank you so much!! I have a '13 Turbo Sonata. I was afraid I was going to have to take the bumper off because of another video I watched. Thanks also for mentioning to not touch the bulb. GREAT JOB! Even this woman could change the bulb :-)
Thank you so very, very much. I always changed the bulbs myself in my previous cars, so I really, really appreciate your wonderful video for this car. So simple once I've seen it done once. Perfect! Thanks for doing this for all of us. You are awesome! I will check out your other vids too. Thanks again!!
Very nicely done video. I'm helping my daughter change the bulbs on her 2008 Sonata. Hopefully it's not too much different. Thanks a bunch for making this.
Great quality video and clear instructions. I couldn't see how that spring detached/attached nor the orientation of the bulb in the car (exact car you were using) until I saw your video. A couple of practice shots with the old bulb and your video got me through it in no time - successfully, I might add. Thanks. I owe you a couple of beers!
Thank you so much for including the clip mechanisms. I upgraded to HID bulbs (USE A RELAY HARNESS IT WILL SAVE YOU $700) and I simply couldn't get one of the bulbs seated correctly. It never occurred to me that the clips were mirrored, lol.
Thank you for the close up of the metal clip that holds the bulb in place. Seeing how it works is very helpful. That has been my biggest headache. I successfully changed light bulbs in the past, but when it came to the clip it was just luck that got me through...and cursing. Now I'd like to know why my 2003 Hyundai Sonata headlight bulbs burn out so often. Any ideas?
You are welcome. Here are a few tips I can think of. Make sure you are not touching the bulbs with your bare fingers. The oils/salt on your skin will create a hot spot on the glass which will make it prone to burning out. These are incandescent filament lights which are prone to burning out if they are jarred while they are on. Make sure they are seated properly and not moving in the headlight assembly at all. If moisture is getting into your headlight assembly this can cause them to burn out more quickly. Lastly make sure you are buying quality bulbs. The bulbs I purchased from Amazon: amzn.to/1fib0yC are still working fine for me today. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for watching, commenting and the very kind words. I am happy to know you get value from my content. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
Thanks for asking this question. I went with this bulb because it was highly rated and now also an "Amazon choice" product as well. I respect the reviews on Amazon and it was value priced as well. I checked the link in the video description again and found another seller selling the same bulb for less than half the price. I updated the link for you so make sure you use it to get the best value. The bulb has performed very well and I have bought them for my Santa Fe (9003 bulb but still Hella) with good result and value. Why pay more? All the best.
Hey! Thanks for this. After watching your video I was able to change my headlights on my own. Quick lube mechanics were going to charge me $45 just to change it! I decided to do it myself and was able to within 3 minutes because if this video. Thank you thank you!!!
Same process on 07 Sonata. After seeing this I have to go back make sure the notch is on the bottom. Hopefully this is designed well enough so that the spring is really hard to reattach if the bulb is not seated correctly. Thanks
Thank for your video. I'm a comedian out on the road and just the first 3 minutes were enough to help me get through! Also I never touched the bulb and I went raw dog!!! (No gloves)
I was looking for a Veloster bulb change video, but every numb-nut with Veloster never showed detail or actual procedure, plus they took off the whole light. THANK YOU for showing the actual work, as opposed to a bad action video.
Yes, I have seen the "remove the whole assembly to change the bulb videos" which was part of the reason I made the video in the first place as I knew you could do it without removing the lenses. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
@@richardlloydusa Also, installing fog lights, is there a risk of messing up my electrical system? It get's foggy where I live and I am on the fence of buying them $100 on amazon + $200ish for pro instal. any thoughts?
Other tutorials tell you to take the front bumper off and remove the whole headlight assembly. I knew that had to be wrong. I will give your method a shot. Thank you very much.
+Joshua Lajoie The two are not socket compatible but are single filament bulbs so it all comes down to who manufactures them and how many watts and lumen they output. You have to compare them on a case by case basis. Thanks.
Ahhh thank you so much for the video. I had no idea there were 2 sets of lights on each side and replaced only the low beam and wondered why my headlights still werent working lmao. Again, thank you for this video 🙏🙏👍
Thank you much Richard...your viedo was very clear and instructive...a complete success...the drivers side is a more difficult space and the key for me was ensuring the notch of the bulb base was in place on the housing, the clip comes over easy then...which could have been a much more challenging step if not for your viedo...much thanks...I will subscribe...
Thanks so much for the tutorial! Big help for me:) also the part when you specify what kind of bulb to use. Good job on this video! you deserve my thumbs up:) God Bless!
If you have a VERY steady hand (and fingers), you don't really need any gloves. If wearing a glove is cumbersome, you can wrap a piece of Scotch tape around your thumb and forefinger. Works just as well.
Hi Richard. Thank you very much for the video. I am not handy with car problems, but your video make it easy and I replace it. Keep uploading videos like this for any other issues with Hyundai Sonata mine is 2011. Thanks again.
+Harold Rivera You're welcome. I have a whole playlist of Sonata videos you may be interested in here ruclips.net/p/PLnxXRLSlmSVOzAAWI72TisPeEQ2YJOr-V Thanks
great video by the way helped me out tremendously. 1 question though, isn't the inner socket for the parking lights and what size are the led version of that if they are ?
+Macho CM I have a whole series of videos dealing with the lights on the Sonata here ruclips.net/p/PLnxXRLSlmSVO0rcx-BJFeGqnQWr48MJBb here is the one dealing with the parking lights ruclips.net/video/zbn-Fk2Sed4/видео.html
You are most welcome. I am glad to know I could help you. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
Is there a reason that neither you nor anybody else on there any video on RUclips shows the removal and replacement of the light bulbs on the driver side only the driver side which nobody shows it all anywhere in their videos the driver side replacing the bulbs in a 2004 Hyundai Sonata
I state in the video briefly why. The procedure is the same on both sides the only problem is the battery blocks the line of site for the camera to the bulb and when you put your hand in, the angle you need to get around the battery to unlock the bulb it's impossible to show the removal (without removing the battery, which is NOT required to change the bulbs). This is a 2011 Sonata which is NOT at all the same as 2004 but the lock mechanism is the same on either car on either side. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
Thanks Richard, my wife is sick with brain and lung tumors and I need every penny, your knowledge helped me save some money, thanks again.
You are most welcome Sir. I will pray for your wife, you and your family. Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it.
I have used so many of your videos to help with minor to not so minor repairs on my 2011 sonata. They are very well done - clear and complete. Thanks for what you do.
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. I appreciate them greatly. All the best.
I did what you said to change light bulbs as the drivers side was burned out. So I changed the headlight bulbs on both sides, passenger and drivers side. I did NOT change the bulb, wore gloves. .... So simple. I got to practice taking the bulb out and putting it back in a few times with turning on the lights to check to see if they work. Thank you for your clear directions and excellent views of what I would see. I asked the auto place to see what they would charge me, $60 and it would take them an hour. .... I said no thank you and did it myself. Time; 30 minutes or so because the one on the drivers side was a little more challenging but worth it. Awesome instructions. Thank you!!!!!!! :)
I did NOT TOUCH the bulb, I did change them. Mistype o, lol.
Amen to that! I changed mine myself - with also let me buy an upgraded version instead of paying too much for a basic bulb.
Thanks. I was pushing on the clip as you show, but nothing was happening. Your video confirmed that I was doing the right thing, I just needed to do it "more." And, what in the world is with the videos that show people practically taking the entire car apart? This is the best one I've seen.
Thanks Richard! My headlight went out on a long, rainy road trip down I-90 last night. I safely arrived at my destination and looked up your video. I was able to get new bulbs this morning and replacement was a breeze! What a huge relief...
You are most welcome. Glad I could help you get it done. Thanks for watching and the kind comments.
Thanks Richard! I just changed the head light bulb all by myself after watching your video. My husband didn't think I could do it because he said he struggled quite a bit with it the first time he changed it and when I was done in less than 10 minutes he couldn't believe it. The video made all the difference in the world, he should have watched your video the first time around. Thanks again!
Thank you so much!! The manual is so confusing. You made replacing the bulb so easy. The manual didn't say anything about the clip holding the bulb in place and I had no idea what to do with it. Thanks to your easy to understand video, I replaced my bulb in seconds!!!
Thank you so much. Finally!Someone who actually knows how to show step by step. Great tutorial man
You are most welcome. I am glad to know I could help you. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
Thanks for taking the time to put this up. Saved me a lot of grief!
Thank you very much for explaining and showing how to get the clip off. I watched other videos that did not explain very well. I took my car to a shop and they said I would need to take the headlight out. I knew that was wrong. So I came home and found your video. Within 10 mins I replaced both low beams! Thanks again!
You are most welcome. Thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. I am glad I could help. All the best.
Hey, thank you so much!!! The dealerships charges $30 for the bulb and $65 labor. I just changed my headlight on my 2011 Sonata for $15.
Great! Glad to hear I could help. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.
Great video and great advice on how to handle the bulb and clean one. It's also nice to watch a video where the camera isn't shaking all over the place. I rarely drive at night anymore and didn't even know I had a burned out bulb until I took my 2013 Sonata to a dealership today for a factory safety recall. They wanted $95 to replace it. I have never replaced a headlamp on this car before and was worried that it might be difficult. However, your video provides excellent step-by-step instructions on how to do it. Also, good advice about replacing the bulbs on a regular basis. I did notice the last time I drove at night that the headlights seemed a lot dimmer than they should be. So, I'll be replacing them on a regular basis from now on instead of waiting until they burn out. Thanks so much.
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.
Perfect! The 2011 Sonata is called the i45 here in Australia, but this video has helped me a lot. I'm now confident to replace the bulb after having practised using the old burnt out bulb few times.
Thanks. I am sure you will get it done right.
Just wanted to say a quick, 'Thanks!'. You simplified my life. I saw those little wire clasps inside there and the first thing I did was went for my Philips screwdriver! Glad I jumped online and found your video.
You are most welcome. I am glad I was able to simplify the job for you. Thanks for watching and the kind comments. All the best.
Thank you so much for this video. My wife has a 2012 Sonata and I changed the driver's side light bulb once but didn't do it too well because of the clip they use. Someone from an auto parts store fixed it in a minute. Now that the passenger side light needed replacing I searched for a video and yours is by far the best. It definitely helps to see the clip, know if it's vertical or horizontal and how it works. The first time it took me forever to do it and still be wrong and this time it took less than a minute. I had to write and tell you - nice job and thank you.
+Matt Pisani You are most welcome. I am glad I could help you sort this out quickly and correctly. Thanks for watching and the kind comments.
Thanks ... took me under 4 minutes to change on the driver's side outter low beam light. I couldn't see in that part of the compartment well with the battery obstructing the view inside ... but because of your video I had a great idea of how everything was situated and did it by feel. No Problem!
This video is the best of them all. Pay close attention at 5:58 (passenger side), 9:43 (driver side), and 11:37 (passenger side) where he shows you how to move the clip out of the way. Every other DIY video on this subject glosses over this like it's nothing, but it's really the key to doing this easily, without seeing what you are doing.
Thank you and you are right, if you do not get that clip in correctly you will not be able to get the bulb installed correctly it is KEY. All the best.
My wife is working all day and taking night classes all week so I only had access to her car during daylight yesterday afternoon. Auto place was closed, sp ordered bulbs from Amazon. But my wife was still nervous about not having a light until Wednesday due to all her night driving. So popped open her hood and switched the burnt out bulb for the highbeam bulb and was her hero. Thanks for the video, I didn't know it was the same bulb, now she thinks I am so smart. 😀
+Jevon Price You are most welcome. It's nice to know I helped you and your wife. Happy motoring and thanks for watching and commenting..
I was about to take my car to the dealership. THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU SAVED MY LIFE AND A LOT OF $$$
You are most welcome. Thank your very much for commenting, watching and the kind words. All the best.
Thank You Richard! with your help I changed the front headlamp I did not have isotropic alcohol to get rid of my finger marks but opened up my superior quality of Crown Royal Canadian Whisky and it worked like a charm
You are welcome. Well that's a new use for Crown Royal I hope you didn't spill any. Good stuff. Thanks.
Great video! Helped me save $100 by ordering H7 bulbs on amazon prime and installing them myself just 10 mins ago. Easy as cake, thank you for taking the time to make the video!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching and the kind comment.
Thank you went to see if I could get mine done was told it may be 100 dollars because the bumper may have to be taken off. Don't these people know about RUclips. Went to car found all the compartments. It saddens me and hurt me when people make me question my loyalty. I brought the bulb just needed it replaced. I'm sure that as in my city there are mechanics outside auto part stores that will do these things much cheaper than the shops
Thank you so much! I watched other videos and this was by far the best and easiest to follow! I just moved to another state and my "fix all" person (Dad) isn't here! Head light bulb change SUCCESS!!
You are most welcome. I am always happy to here that I helped someone with my videos. Thanks for watching and the kind comments. All the best.
That clip is a nightmare. Thanks for the clear up close shot of the clip
Thank you so much for the video! Your instruction was excellent! I watched the video this morning and bought a set of bulbs after work. Within 5 minutes I had replaced the bulbs. My service center had wanted $69.00. Thanks again!
You are most welcome. I very glad to hear that I was able to help you. Thanks for watching and the kind comments.
we watched other video's and felt unsure. after watching your video we felt confident in trying this. thank You
+Allen Myers You are most welcome. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for this video. You were very clear and thorough in your explanation. My teenager and I fixed the headlight in her car. It took us a little bit but there is nothing like the sense of accomplishment, saving some money AND this year I authored a book promoting raising independent young adults (Please Don't Come Home (Except for a Visit))...knowing basic car maintenance definitely falls into this category. Normally, hubby does these type of things but he is traveling and I didn't want her to be unsafe.
Thank you. Thank you!
You are most welcome. I am very glad to here I could help you and your daughter do this and be safe. I aspire to raise my child following the same philosophy. Thanks for watching and good luck with your book.
Thank you thank you! I have always had boyfriends or guy friends do work on my car or paid someone to do it. But this video made it SO EASY and I did it by myself for $15 in like 10 minutes. I feel so accomplished haha! Thanks :)
You are most welcome. Glad I could help you get it done. Thanks for watching and the kind comments.
@Vincente Ramirez Thanks for watching. And congratulations.
Thanks a lot, Richard. I bought those new bulbs for my parents’ car, and your detail explanation definitely helps me out!
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.
Very helpful. Thanks. I put one on my daughter's 2006 Sonata and outside of a couple of skinned knuckles, I saved her at least $45 in labor.
+kybourbonboy You are welcome. Glad I could help you save money. Thanks for watching.
Great video - the best of the several I've seen so far! Just changed a low light bulb on my 2006 Sonata GLS yesterday and the process was pretty much as shown here. The bulb seat is a little different but the spring assembly and connectors are pretty much the same.
Happy I could help. Thanks for the feedback and watching.
Life.... Saver. Thank you very much for posting this video. Was able to tackle my headlights without fault.
Thank you very much for watching and the kind comments. All the best.
Thank you for a clear, quality video on how to perform this repair. I look forward to fixing my wife's headlamp tomorrow. The dealership won't be getting my $60!! Thanks again.
Grant Wallace You are most welcome. Glad to help you save $60. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for making this video. It's always helpful to watch someone else do it first.
This is so well taught & easy to learn but on my 2010 Hyundai sonata my battery is so close between the headlights that my hands can't fit through like yours did. I think I might need professional help at this point. But I learned from you. Thanks!
+Ms. Fete I am not familiar with the 2010 Hyundai Sonata's headlight bulbs. You may have to remove the lens or the battery to get at those. Thanks.
I must admit I only watched part of the video, but it meant I was able to see what to do with the clip which holds the bulb in place. Thank you for such a clear view and explanation! I now have two new headlight bulbs fitted into my Hyundai Trajet (which uses the same clip mechanism as the Sonata) :-)
Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind comment and watching.
Thank you for the detailed directions. I just changed the bulbs on my 2013 Sonata and it went well. I put bulb grease on the bulb contacts since Autozone recommended it. I went with the higher end bulbs and paid $54 for two. Update: Found the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra's on Amazon for $18.99 (pack of two).
You are welcome. Are you happy with the bulbs and what kind were they? Thanks.
Very happy with the bulbs - they're brighter and whiter. Sylvania Silverstar Ultra - "Brightest Downroad + Whiter Light".
Thanks. All the best.
Thanks for the video, especially the details regarding the spring-loaded clips. Changed the low-beam bulbs on my 2011 Sonata just now...took only a few minutes.
You are most welcome. Thank you very much for watching and the kind comments. All the best.
@Christal M I don't own a Hyundai genesis coup 2014 so I can't really comment. You could take a look at your headlight assemblies and see if they work the same way by removing the covers and having a look. Thanks.
Hi I need to change the little yellow light bulbs but I cannot get to them even though you show how to tire the front tires to the opposite side of the light you are changing, I even bought a new set of screw divers so I could get a small to be able to get under the side were the tire seats under. I could not remove the screw. Do you have any other suggestion please. And thank you
Thank you. Only took me a 1/2 hour to change 2 standard lights. I save a lot doing it myself.
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. All the best.
Just thought I would point out that a car as old as 2002 uses the same bulbs and wire attachment. So your instructions are most likely good from 2002 (maybe even a bit older?) up to current Sonata models. I appreciate the bulbs you pointed out. For some reason I did NOT see that bulb when searching. I had to order a bulb tonight for a burned out bulb. I got 2 bulbs for $23 which was still cheaper than the local repair shop. But I'll buy a couple of your referenced bulbs for spares and throw them into the spare tire well for future needs.
Thank you for watching, commenting and the valuable feedback. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.
Thank you, this was great!! The shot of the clip was the key. It took me less than 5 minutes after watching this.
I clicked on the ad for you! :-)
Mike Monk You're welcome. Thanks for watching and clicking.
This was super helpful, and just what we needed. Appreciate all the tips you give throughout as well. Thank you!!
You are most welcome. I am very happy to hear that I helped you get this repaired. Thanks for watching and the kind comments.
Thanks for the excellent DIY video!!! It took me no more than 10 minutes to replace both lowbeam bulbs!!
+Eric Blaustein You are welcome. Sure beats paying the dealer to do it. Thanks for watching.
Ain't that the truth ! ! !
Thank you so much. I changed my bulbs after watching your video, and everything was exactly as described.
+Sedonia Sipes You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much!! I have a '13 Turbo Sonata. I was afraid I was going to have to take the bumper off because of another video I watched. Thanks also for mentioning to not touch the bulb. GREAT JOB! Even this woman could change the bulb :-)
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.
Thank you so very, very much. I always changed the bulbs myself in my previous cars, so I really, really appreciate your wonderful video for this car. So simple once I've seen it done once. Perfect! Thanks for doing this for all of us. You are awesome! I will check out your other vids too. Thanks again!!
You are welcome. Glad I could help. Here are all my Sonata videos ruclips.net/p/PLnxXRLSlmSVOzAAWI72TisPeEQ2YJOr-V Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video. Thank you! I was totally stuck on how to get the old bulb out.
You are most welcome. I am happy to hear I could help. Thanks for watching and the kind comment. All the best.
Very nicely done video. I'm helping my daughter change the bulbs on her 2008 Sonata. Hopefully it's not too much different. Thanks a bunch for making this.
You are welcome. Hopefully it isn't too much different. Thanks for watching.
No, turned out being the same. Thanks.
Peaktop Prepper That's great. Thanks for the feedback. We appreciate it.
Great quality video and clear instructions. I couldn't see how that spring detached/attached nor the orientation of the bulb in the car (exact car you were using) until I saw your video. A couple of practice shots with the old bulb and your video got me through it in no time - successfully, I might add. Thanks. I owe you a couple of beers!
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching and the kind words. I appreciate it. All the best.
Now i can't wait to change my lights in the morning!! Thanks Sir
Orekha OConnor You are welcome. Thanks for watching and enjoy your new lights.
Thank you so much for including the clip mechanisms. I upgraded to HID bulbs (USE A RELAY HARNESS IT WILL SAVE YOU $700) and I simply couldn't get one of the bulbs seated correctly. It never occurred to me that the clips were mirrored, lol.
Thank you
Can you just buy HID bulbs, or do you need extra equipment to replace the original?
Thank you for the close up of the metal clip that holds the bulb in place. Seeing how it works is very helpful. That has been my biggest headache. I successfully changed light bulbs in the past, but when it came to the clip it was just luck that got me through...and cursing. Now I'd like to know why my 2003 Hyundai Sonata headlight bulbs burn out so often. Any ideas?
You are welcome. Here are a few tips I can think of. Make sure you are not touching the bulbs with your bare fingers. The oils/salt on your skin will create a hot spot on the glass which will make it prone to burning out. These are incandescent filament lights which are prone to burning out if they are jarred while they are on. Make sure they are seated properly and not moving in the headlight assembly at all. If moisture is getting into your headlight assembly this can cause them to burn out more quickly. Lastly make sure you are buying quality bulbs. The bulbs I purchased from Amazon: amzn.to/1fib0yC are still working fine for me today. Thanks for watching.
Med schools should hire you to teach heart surgery ... that was clearly and efficiently explained ... perfect - thanks a bunch
Thank you so much for watching, commenting and the very kind words. I am happy to know you get value from my content. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
@Elizabeth Brigham You are most welcome. $60.00 an hour for changing head lights? Sign me up! Thanks
Thanks Richard. I could not see the spring holding the light bulb in.
You're welcome. The spring and it's operation are the key to whole procedure. Thanks for watching.
Hi Richard, what made you decide on this brand? Philips and Sylvania seem to be the most readily available. Thanks
Thanks for asking this question. I went with this bulb because it was highly rated and now also an "Amazon choice" product as well. I respect the reviews on Amazon and it was value priced as well. I checked the link in the video description again and found another seller selling the same bulb for less than half the price. I updated the link for you so make sure you use it to get the best value. The bulb has performed very well and I have bought them for my Santa Fe (9003 bulb but still Hella) with good result and value. Why pay more? All the best.
it also covers the Hyundai Santa Fe From 2007 to 2010 as they use the H7. I own a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and i love the car
+Van Terry Thanks for the great feedback.
hey? great vid, but did you disconnect the battery at all?
No I did not disconnect the battery. I did not think it was necessary as the circuit is not live and there are no exposed wires. Thanks.
Thank you sir! Made my job quick and easy. The people appreciate it!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching and the kind comment.
Hey! Thanks for this. After watching your video I was able to change my headlights on my own. Quick lube mechanics were going to charge me $45 just to change it! I decided to do it myself and was able to within 3 minutes because if this video. Thank you thank you!!!
Thanks! Made it very easy and saved me about $30!
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. All the best.
Perfect explanation, took me about 3 minutes. Thank you!
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Great video. Worth watching the whole thing because you will learn some other great tips. I'm glad I did! Thanks Richard!
You are most welcome. I am happy to hear I was able to help. Thanks for watching and the kind comments. All the best.
Same process on 07 Sonata. After seeing this I have to go back make sure the notch is on the bottom. Hopefully this is designed well enough so that the spring is really hard to reattach if the bulb is not seated correctly. Thanks
+ezerish You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thanks .....gonna be changing my lamps on my 2014 Sonata to the super bright and this helped ...any suggestions regarding the ultra bright bulbs?
Thank for your video. I'm a comedian out on the road and just the first 3 minutes were enough to help me get through! Also I never touched the bulb and I went raw dog!!! (No gloves)
iAmJaMarr WurdUp You are most welcome. It can be done with no gloves if you are very careful. Glad you got it done. Keep them laughing.
I was looking for a Veloster bulb change video, but every numb-nut with Veloster never showed detail or actual procedure, plus they took off the whole light. THANK YOU for showing the actual work, as opposed to a bad action video.
Yes, I have seen the "remove the whole assembly to change the bulb videos" which was part of the reason I made the video in the first place as I knew you could do it without removing the lenses. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
@@richardlloydusa I told the guy at the Hyundai dealer where I get my oil changed about the Light assembly guys, he laughed. Thanks again
@@richardlloydusa Also, installing fog lights, is there a risk of messing up my electrical system? It get's foggy where I live and I am on the fence of buying them $100 on amazon + $200ish for pro instal. any thoughts?
Hello Richard,
Very good explanation. I changed both sides in less then 10 minutes.
Thnx a lot !
You are welcome. Very glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
thank you soooo much !! I'm a single person love to do things myself if possible. and you made it so very easy for me too do. Thanks again
You are most welcome. I am happy to hear that the video helped you. Thanks for watching and the kind comments. I appreciate it. All the best.
Thank you! Very helpful! Great camera angles!
You are most welcome. Thank you very much for watching and the kind words. All the best.
Thanks alot buddy. I thought i had to unscrew the headlight. Thats what the guy at autozone said. Thanks again...
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.
Other tutorials tell you to take the front bumper off and remove the whole headlight assembly. I knew that had to be wrong. I will give your method a shot. Thank you very much.
That's crazy. There is no need to remove the bumper or the headlight assembly. Follow my instruction and get it done in 10 minutes. Thanks.
Thx for the detailed instructions Richard.what is the difference between an h7&h11? Brightness?
+Joshua Lajoie The two are not socket compatible but are single filament bulbs so it all comes down to who manufactures them and how many watts and lumen they output. You have to compare them on a case by case basis. Thanks.
Thank you for the detailed tutorial. Going to change my headlights today.
+Frank Rios Great! You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Ahhh thank you so much for the video. I had no idea there were 2 sets of lights on each side and replaced only the low beam and wondered why my headlights still werent working lmao. Again, thank you for this video 🙏🙏👍
Thank you much Richard...your viedo was very clear and instructive...a complete success...the drivers side is a more difficult space and the key for me was ensuring the notch of the bulb base was in place on the housing, the clip comes over easy then...which could have been a much more challenging step if not for your viedo...much thanks...I will subscribe...
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching and the kind comments.
thanks man. I changed that bulb with ease
+heaty007 You are welcome. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
Very easy to understand.you are a life saver! Thank you.
You are most welcome. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and the kind comments.
you are amazing for making this! thank you!!!!
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching and the kind words. All the best.
Very helpful. Great job explaining everything step by step. Thank you!!!!!
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching and the kind comments.
thanks it was the spring that had me!
You are most welcome. The spring is the tough part for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best.
Thanks so much for the tutorial! Big help for me:) also the part when you specify what kind of bulb to use. Good job on this video! you deserve my thumbs up:) God Bless!
paul sabong You are most welcome. Thanks for watching and the kind comment. God Bless you too.
With all my heart and wallet, thank you.
You are welcome. Glad to help you save $$$$. Thanks for watching and the kind comment.
Thank you. I will be doing this tomorrow!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Successfully changed both bulbs with no issues. Your video helped me big time!
Mike R Congratulations! Happy to help. Thanks for the feedback and watching.
If you have a VERY steady hand (and fingers), you don't really need any gloves. If wearing a glove is cumbersome, you can wrap a piece of Scotch tape around your thumb and forefinger. Works just as well.
If you take care you can do it with out gloves but gloves take all the worry off the job. Thanks.
Hi Richard. Thank you very much for the video. I am not handy with car problems, but your video make it easy and I replace it. Keep uploading videos like this for any other issues with Hyundai Sonata mine is 2011. Thanks again.
+Harold Rivera You're welcome. I have a whole playlist of Sonata videos you may be interested in here ruclips.net/p/PLnxXRLSlmSVOzAAWI72TisPeEQ2YJOr-V Thanks
Thanks a lot for this DIY :)
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thanks! This was very helpful and easy to follow.
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. All the best.
great video by the way helped me out tremendously. 1 question though, isn't the inner socket for the parking lights and what size are the led version of that if they are ?
+Macho CM I have a whole series of videos dealing with the lights on the Sonata here ruclips.net/p/PLnxXRLSlmSVO0rcx-BJFeGqnQWr48MJBb here is the one dealing with the parking lights ruclips.net/video/zbn-Fk2Sed4/видео.html
So if the high beam and low beam use the same bulb? What’s the other bulb for on each side?
wish I would have watched this one 1st.. easy .. Thank you Richard!!!!!!!
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching. All the best.
Many many thanks. You made it so simple
You are most welcome. I am glad to know I could help you. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
you can also use Nitrile gloves as well.....they will give you a better grip. Green is the High Beam and Yellow wire is the Low beam
+Van Terry Thanks for the great feedback.
Is there a reason that neither you nor anybody else on there any video on RUclips shows the removal and replacement of the light bulbs on the driver side only the driver side which nobody shows it all anywhere in their videos the driver side replacing the bulbs in a 2004 Hyundai Sonata
I state in the video briefly why. The procedure is the same on both sides the only problem is the battery blocks the line of site for the camera to the bulb and when you put your hand in, the angle you need to get around the battery to unlock the bulb it's impossible to show the removal (without removing the battery, which is NOT required to change the bulbs). This is a 2011 Sonata which is NOT at all the same as 2004 but the lock mechanism is the same on either car on either side. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
Richard, i'm shopping for the bulbs for my sonata. Any reason u prefer hella over oem, which is Philips in my case?
They rated higher on Amazon so I gave them a try. I am sure the Philips are fine too. BTW my bulbs are still good
Thanks! Just did it...that was easy peasy!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
thank you! with your help I was able to change my headlight!!!
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best.
I cannot thank you enough for this video! As a single woman it is incredibly empowering to be able to take care of my car myself!
+Kia Freeman You are most welcome. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for making this informing video. Helped me with my car
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching and the kind comments. All the best.